1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 644 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 682 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mazda R 360 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Mazda | McLaren |
| Model | R 360 | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2720 mm |
